Despicable Me 2 took control of the July Fourth box office, leaving
The Lone Ranger in the dust.

The animated sequel racked up $142.1 million through the five-day holiday window, while the
latest take on the iconic lawman faltered, with $48.9 million since Wednesday.Estimated ticket
sales for Friday through yesterday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com:1.
Despicable Me 2, $82.5 million 2.
The Lone Ranger, $29.4 million 3.
The Heat, $25 million 4.
Monsters University, $19.6 million 5.
World War Z, $18.2 million